University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2012 – 2013 Student ...

Doctor of Health Sciencee. While on probation, does not improve academic performance to at least a 3.0 GPAwithin the prescribed calendar year.f. Does not complete at least five (5) credit hours within one (1) year after being placedon inactive status.g. Has more than one (1) “W” in any course or three (3) withdraws total during theprogram.h. Fails to comply with the University Academic Integrity Policy.i. Fails to complete the program requirements within five (5) years.- Failure to complete the program within the prescribed enrollment period mayresult in dismissal by the Progression Committee.- An extension of the program enrollment timeline for extenuating circumstancesmay be requested in writing to the Program Director who will present the requestto the Advanced Studies Progression Committee for review. If the ProgressionCommittee approves the extension, the student will pay the prescribed trimesterextension fee by the due date upon being billed by the accounting department. Ifthe extension fee is delinquent by two (2) weeks, the student may be dismissed.• Upon dismissal, the student will receive a letter (sent certified mail) from the University’sRegistrar.8. Right of Appeal:• Any student who has been dismissed from the Program may formally appeal this decision inwriting to the Director within ten (10) business days from receipt of the notification. If thestudent does not meet the stated deadline, the appeal may not be considered. In extenuatingcircumstances, the student may request an extension from their respective Program Director;however, this request must be made within the above stated deadline.• The appeals letter should address:a. The rationale behind the appeal and why the student believes the appeal is warranted.b. Future circumstances which will permit the student to rectify previous poor academicperformance or deficient course activity.• The Director will notify the Appeals Committee of the appeal within two (2) working days.The Appeals Committee meets twice during the trimester; see the University academiccalendar for dates.• The Director will inform the student, the Appeals Committee, the Progression Committee,and the Registrar in writing of his/her decision regarding the appeal at the earliest convenienttime for all parties involved.• Should a student not agree to the decision of the Appeals Committee, the student has the rightof an appeal to the President or his/her appointed designee. The appeal must be submitted, inwriting, within five (5) business days to the President. Upon request, the President or his/herdesignee with review pertinent records, at his/her discretion, including a review of theprocess to ensure that it was correctly followed, and may meet with the Appeals Committeeand the student. The President or his/her designee will follow the process as established inthis handbook and ensure that the process was followed.• Following the decision of the President or his/her designee, the student has the right torequest binding arbitration. This is the only remaining recourse for the student. The arbitratorwill be sought from the American Arbitrator Association or equivalent and the cost of thisarbitration process will be the student’s responsibility.• Dismissal policies will be implemented as fairly and equitably as possible considering allextenuating circumstances.University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 128